Calendar of Events

June 23, 2008 (Monday)

Summer intro class begins (Mondays - Exercise Room, Wednesdays - Wrestling Room) 7-9pm. For continuing students, we also have Thrusdays (Exercise Room) 7-9pm and Saturdays (Wrestling Room) 2-4pm.

January 7, 2008 (Monday)

IAP classes begin.

September 11, 2007 (Tuesday)

Self-Defense for Everyone PE-class starts. Pre-registration in the PE lottery is required. Students looking for long-term fitness and self-defense skills are encouraged to attend the Fall Intro to Self-Defense Course (in addition to, or in place of, the SDE PE class).

September 5, 2007 (Wednesday)

Fall Intro to Self-Defense class starts for new students (no enrollment limit, not elligible for PE credit).

June 13, 2007 (Wednesday)

Summer Intro to Self-Defense classes start for new students

June 11, 2007 (Monday)

Summer classes start for continuing students

January 8, 2007 (Monday)

Dual American Jiu Jitsu IAP offerings:

IAP Self-Defense for Everyone, offered through the Physical Education program, is available for anyone wanting to learn the basics of practical self defense. Avoidance, mental preparation, physical technique, and real-life scenarios will be covered. The PE meets on Monday and Wednesday nights from 9-10:30pm. The course consists of seven classes: Jan. 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

Intro to Weapon's Defense (American Jiu Jitsu Introduction to Self Defense Skills) is available to anyone wishing to focus on defense from weapon attacks. This includes defense from Knife, Gun, and Blunt Weapons. This course is intended as a follow-on to anyone who has previous martial arts experience, and especially to people who have taken the AJJ intro course or Jiu Jitsu PE.

September 6, 2006 (Wednesday)

AJJ Self-Defense Intro Class begins - all new students (and returning) welcome! This is meant for students with no previous experience Jiu Jitsu experience or limited martial arts experience. Those with experience may attend normal classes.

June 14, 2006 (Wednesday/Monday)

AJJ Summer Self-Defense Intro Class begins. This is meant for students with no previous experience or those with limited martial arts experience. Those with experience may attend normal classes.

April 9, 2006 (Sunday - 1-3pm)

Nidan Promotional (2nd Degree Black Belt) for MIT Jiu Jitsu Instructors, Sensei Lester McCoy and Sensei Patrick Menard.

April 8, 2006 (Saturday - 3-6pm)

MIT AJJ Seminar with OSensei Joe Puleio, founder of American Jiu Jitsu.

April 1 and 2, 2006 (Saturday and Sunday - all day)

Daito-Ryu Aikijitsu seminar. All AJJ students who can breakfall are invited. $30/students, $60 non-students.

October 1 and 2, 2005 (Saturday and Sunday - all day)

Daito-Ryu Aikijitsu seminar. All AJJ students invited. Cost TBD, but likely $20 for the two-day seminar.

September 24, 2005 (Saturday)

Black belt (Shodan) promotional for Sempai Andrew Frazer.

September 7, 2005 (Wednesday)

AJJ Self-Defense Intro Class begins - all new students welcome. This is meant for students with no previous experience. Or, for those with limited martial arts experience. Those with experience may attend normal classes.

August 27, 2005 (Saturday)

Belt promotional: seven students promoting, up through blue belt.

June 8, 2005 (Wednesday)

Summer intro class begins (Mondays - Exercise Room, Wednesdays - Wrestling Room) 7-9pm. For continuing students, we also have Thrusdays (Exercise Room) 7-9pm and Saturdays (Wrestling Room) 2-4pm.

March 5, 2005 (Sunday)

Belt promotional followed by AJJ@MIT Anual Awards Dinner

January 5, 2005 (Wednesday)

First day of IAP classes

December 9, 2004 (Thursday)

Belt Promotional (for fall term students)

December 5, 2004 (Sunday)

End of term dinner

September 19, 2004 (Sunday)

Belt Promotional (for summer students)

September 8, 2004 (Wednesday)

Beginner class begins today!

Regular classes begin today.

September 6, 2004 (Monday)

No class. Labor Day facility hours.

September 5, 2004 (Sunday)

No class. Jujitsu Seminar.

September 4, 2004 (Saturday)

No class. Jujitsu Seminar.

August 30, 2004 (Monday)

Last day of summer schedule classes.

July 15, 2004 (Thursday)

Last Intro. to Self Defense Course and intro. course graduation.

July 3 & July 5, 2004 (Saturday and Monday)

No class.

June 7, 2004 (Monday)

Intro. to Self Defense Course begins at 7pm in the DuPont Exercise Room.

June 6, 2004 (Sunday)

Chin Na seminar with Jim Noble ($10 for non AJJ Students). Arrive promptly at 9:50am. Seminar begins at 10am and goes until 1pm. Wrestling Room.

May 15, 2004 (Saturday)

Jiu-Jitsu end of year BBQ at Sensei Patrick and Lester's House.

May 2, 2004 (Sunday)

Seminar with Renshi Chris Orlando, 5th dan American Jiu Jitsu!!!

Sensei Chris is a 5th Degree Black Belt in American Jiu-Jitsu, the highest ranked right under O'Sensei Joe Puleio, the creator of our system. He has over 20 years experience in American Jiu-Jitsu as well as being ranked under Ultimate Fighting Champion and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Royce Gracie. Sensei Chris also has rank in Arnis (Filipino Stick and Knife fighting), as well as experience in boxing and kick boxing. He will be teaching advanced Jiu-Jitsu techniques and answering any questions you have about Jiu-Jitsu. Talk to anyone who has attended his seminars before, this is not something to miss!!!

April 4, 2004 (Sunday)

Belt Test 3:00-5:00pm, DuPont Wrestling Room

March 31, 2004 (Wednesday)

Guest seminar with Dan "The Beast" Severn. 6pm-9pm DuPont Exercise Room. (Special thanks to the twins!)

March 22-26, 2004 (Monday-Friday)

Spring Break Schedule - Meet at 7pm outside the Wrestling Room. Practice 7-9pm location TBD. Thursday - Joint Grappling Class with DanZan Ryu Jujitsu and Judo.

February 29, 2004 (Sunday)

Nidan promotional - New York Jiu Jitsu, Manhattan Dojo - Sensei Dara, Sensei Peter and Sensei Dave

February 28, 2004 (Saturday)

Awards dinner and demonstrations (Long Island - Sports Plus)

January 24, 2004 (Saturday)

Belt Test 4:30-6pm, DuPont Wrestling Room

January 19, 2004 (Monday)

No Seminar / No Class

January 7, 2004 (Wednesday)

IAP Self-Defense Seminar Series begins (open and free to all MIT Affiliates with athletics cards)

December 6, 2003 (Saturday)

Belt Test 2:30-4pm, DuPont Wrestling Room

September 8, 2003 (Monday)

Introduction to Self Defense course begins for new students (students without prior Jiu-Jitsu experience).

September 3, 2003 (Wednesday)

Fall term classes begin for current Jiu Jitsu students.

August 30, 2003 (Saturday)

Last class of the summer (Belt test - tentative).

August 2, 2003 (Saturday)

Black belt test at 12 noon for Sempai Lester McCoy and Sempai Patrick Menard. Please arrive slightly before noon, and enter at the DuPont desk.

July 5, 2003 (Saturday)

No class.

June 11, 2003 (Wednesday)

First class of the summer.

June 7, 2003 (Saturday)

Black Belt promotional exam from 3-5pm, in the DuPont Wrestling Room.

April 12, 2003 (Saturday)

* American Jiu-Jitsu Seminar *
with
Renshi Chris Orlando (5th Dan)

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DuPont Atheletic Center, MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost: $30

Sensei Chris is a 5th Degree Black Belt in American Jiu-Jitsu, the highest ranked right under O'Sensei Joe Puleio, the creator of our system. He has over 20 years experience in American Jiu-Jitsu as well as being ranked under Ultimate Fighting Champion and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Royce Gracie. Sensei Chris also has rank in Arnis (Filipino Stick and Knife fighting), as well as experience in boxing and kick boxing. He will be teaching advanced Jiu-Jitsu techniques and answering any questions you have about Jiu-Jitsu. Talk to anyone who has attended his seminars before, this is not something to miss!!!

March 29, 2003 (Saturday)

Renshi Chris' 5th Dan Promotional in Long Island - class canceled. (no room reservation)

March 15/16, 2003 (Saturday/Sunday)

Class canceled. (no room reservation)

February 22, 2003 (Sunday)

Sensei Tony Avila, from the Manhattan Dojo will be presenting the first seminar of the year. This seminar is free and open to the entire MIT community!

February 20, 2003 (Thursday)

First promotional (belt test) of the year-- everyone welcome!

February 5, 2003

Fall term classes start-- everyone welcome!

January 6, 2003

First class of IAP -- everyone welcome!

December 11, 2002

Last official class of fall term

December 8, 2002

End of term promotional

September 7, 2002

Fall term classes begin (tentative) for everyone. We'll send out a confirmation e-mail to jiu-jitsu when it has been finalized.

3-5pm... see you there!

August 31, 2002

Summer schedule ends

August 30, 2002

Come see and support the American Jiu Jitsu Club at the Activities Midway!

August 8, 2002

AJJ @ MIT Summer promotional

August 4, 2002

Sensei Jason McCarthy's Sandan test!!! Sensei Jason founded our club as a 1st degree black belt, and now he his being promoted to third degree black belt! All club members are invited... we will be driving down to Manhattan in numerous automobiles. If you are interested in going, contact Sensei Dave (Head Instructor, MIT AJJ Dojo)

July 13, 2002

EDGED WEAPON TACTICS SEMINAR:
TRAINING TO IMPROVE -
NOT TO IMPRESS

INSTRUCTORS:
Sensei Santos Hernandez, Lead Instructor
6th Dan Taiho-Jitsu
Lead Instructor, Consiga Combate-Taiho-Jitsu
Certified National Instructor-Trainer Law Enforcement Tactics.
2 nd Dan Ketsugo-Ryu Jujitsu.
1st Dan Judo.

Sensei Eric Bornstein, Instructor
4th Dan Taiho-Jitsu
Instructor, Consiga Combate-Taiho-Jitsu
Certified Control Force Law Enforcement Tactics
Trainer. 2 nd Dan Ketsugo-Ryu Jujitsu.
1st Dan Judo.

SEMINAR SPECIAL THANKS TO: Master Alan Cunningham, 10 th Dan American Taiho-Jitsu International. Pre-register online or register in-person
at the seminar. Contact: Sensei Eric Bornstein at behindthemask@msn.com, or Sensei Dave Dunmeyer (Head Instructor, American Jiu JItsu Club at MIT) at ddunmey@mit.edu.

June 10, 2002

Summer classes begin for everyone. M,W,Tr 7-9pm

June 3, 2002

Summer workouts begin / unofficial classes during summer hours. M,W,Tr 7-9pm

May 12, 2002

Jiu-Jitsu club BBQ --- hmmm... GOOD EATS! Rain relocated to Unos.

May 11, 2002

Last promotional of the Spring term.

April 13, 2002

* American Jiu-Jitsu Seminar *
with
Renshi Chris Orlando (4th Dan)

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DuPont Atheletic Center, MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost: $25

Sensei Chris is a 4th Degree Black Belt in American Jiu-Jitsu, the highest ranked right under O'Sensei Joe Puleio, the creator of our system. He has over 20 years experience in American Jiu-Jitsu as well as being ranked under Ultimate Fighting Champion and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Royce Gracie. Sensei Chris also has rank in Arnis (Filipino Stick and Knife fighting), as well as experience in boxing and kick boxing. He will be teaching advanced Jiu-Jitsu techniques and answering any questions you have about Jiu-Jitsu. Talk to anyone who has attended his seminars before, this is not something to miss!!!

April 6, 2002

~TAIHO-JITSU SEMINAR~

WITH 10TH DAN
GRANDMASTER ALAN CUNNINGHAM

SATURDAY, APRIL 6th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

*

DuPont Atheletic Center, MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts

COST: $15.00

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE WIDOWS’ FUND FOR POLICE & FIREMEN KILLED IN 9/11

Taiho-Jitsu is a Ju-Jitsu based system of self-defense and attacker/suspect control utilizing strikes, kicks, joint-locks, baton, rope-tying, hand-cuffing, weapons retention, and verbal commands. This system was developed specifically for Police in Japan, England, and the United States, but is also practiced by civilians. Taiho-Jitsu is practiced both standing and with ground applications, against armed and unarmed attacks, against single or multiple attackers.

In this 3-hour introduction to Taiho-Jitsu for civilians with some martial arts training, Master Cunningham will present classic open hand self-defense suppression techniques (both standing and on the ground) and baton techniques (suitable for all stick-work, such as Arnis di Mano or Hanbo). This seminar is suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring sticks if you have them. Wear gi or comfortable clothing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REGISTRATION, AND DIRECTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT

SENSEI ERIC BORNSTEIN behindthemask@msn.com
OR
SENSEI FELIX DASHEVSKY feldashv@alum.mit.edu

Master Cunningham has been a police officer for 25 years, is an F.B.I. and Mass. Training Council certified firearms instructor, an internationally recognized Baton Instructor, and a Police Defensive Tactics Instructor.

Master Cunningham started martial arts training in 1965. He has extensive knowledge of Kodokan Judo, Kenpo Karate/Jujitsu, Thai Kickboxing, Taiho-Jitsu, Jujitsu, and American Boxing.

He holds a 10th deg. Black Belt in Kenpo Karate/Jujitsu, 10th deg. Black belt in American Taiho-Jitsu (Law Enforcement Arresting Arts), 6th deg. Black Belt in Jujitsu, 5th deg. in British Taiho-Jitsu, and 6th deg. Kodokan Taiho-Jitsu. In addition he is a Master Trainer in AmeriThai Kickboxing.

He is listed in Ed Brown’s Masters, Pioneers, and Legends Hall of Fame; received the Grandmaster of the Year 2001 Award, and was inducted into the USMAA Hall of Fame.

* Picture taken from http://wcmaa.homestead.com/photogallery.html. Left: Janice Cunningham, 9th Degree B.B. Taiho-Jitsu, Right: Grandmaster Al Cunningham, 10th Degree B.B. Taiho-Jitsu

February 24, 2002

American Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Sunday, February 24

Open to the MIT Community. No experience necessary.



Sensei Jason McCarthy(Nidan)
and
Sensei Tony Avila (Nidan)

Jiu-Jitsu, or the Gentle Art, consists of a wide variety of techniques: joint locks, submission holds, throws and strikes. Jiu-Jitsu does not rely on brute strength, but rather on flexible response and the use of an attacker's own energy. Jiu-Jitsu prepares a person for any situation, including stand-up and ground fighting, stick and knife attacks, and multiple attacks.

Sensei Jason is the head instructor and founder of New York Jiu Jitsu (American Jiu Jitsu Centers - Manhattan Dojo). Sensei Jason McCarthy has over 12 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience. He started his training directly under O'Sensei Joe Puleio, and achieved the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in 1993 and Nidan (2nd Degree) in 1997. Sensei McCarthy is actively training for the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree). Along with his Jiu Jitsu training, Sensei Jason has experience in Fencing, Judo, Grappling, Knife Defense, and Arnis De Mano.

In 1994, Sensei McCarthy founded an American Jiu-Jitsu school at MIT and was head instructor there for 3 years. Today, that school is one of the largest and most succesful martial arts schools at MIT. His highest ranked students (2) currently hold the rank of Nidan, followed by 2 other shodans. Sensei Jason continues his love for sharing the art of Jiu Jitsu by opening New York Jiu Jitsu, the Manhattan Dojo of American Jiu Jitsu Centers.

Sensei Tony Avila is a 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) in American Jiu-Jitsu. Along with his Jiu-Jitsu training, Sensei Tony has experience in Hapkido, Judo, Grappling, Knife Defense, and Arnis De Mano (stick fighting). He has extensive teaching experience, which includes being the Head Instructor of the American Jiu-Jitsu Club at MIT and teaching Rape Prevention seminars in the Boston area. Sensei Tony is currently an Instructor at the Manhattan, NY dojo of the American Jiu-Jitsu Centers.

Fee: $15
Location: MIT, DuPont Exercise Room (2nd floor)
Time: 11am-1pm

February 23, 2002

Sempai Dave's Shodan test

February 16, 2002

First promotional of the term

January 7, 2002

IAP Classes begin

December 9, 2001

American Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Open to the MIT Community. No experience necessary.

O'Sensei Joe Puleio will be giving a seminar. O'Sensei Joe Puleio is a Rokudan (6th degree blackbelt) in American Jiu-Jitsu. O'Sensei Puleio is a certified Godan (5th Degree) instructor in Hakko-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Kobe Jiu Jitsu, and has studied Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu. He has received Godan Rank directly under Grand Master Shoto Tanemura in Kokusai Ju Jitsu Remnei. In addition, he has received rank directly under Grand Master Lanada in the art of Philippine Knife and Stick fighting.

December 8, 2001

Sensei Felix's Nidan test!

December 1, 2001

Second promotional of the term

November 4, 2001

American Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Sunday, November 4

Open to the MIT Community. No experience necessary.



Sensei Tony Avila (Nidan)

Jiu-Jitsu, or the Gentle Art, consists of a wide variety of techniques: joint locks, submission holds, throws and strikes. Jiu-Jitsu does not rely on brute strength, but rather on flexible response and the use of an attacker's own energy. Jiu-Jitsu prepares a person for any situation, including stand-up and ground fighting, stick and knife attacks, and multiple attacks. Sensei Tony Avila is a 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) in American Jiu-Jitsu. Along with his Jiu-Jitsu training, Sensei Tony has experience in Hapkido, Judo, Grappling, Knife Defense, and Arnis De Mano (stick fighting). He has extensive teaching experience, which includes being the Head Instructor of the American Jiu-Jitsu Club at MIT and teaching Rape Prevention seminars in the Boston area. Sensei Tony is currently an Instructor at the Manhattan, NY dojo of the American Jiu-Jitsu Centers.

November 3, 2001

First promotional of the term

May 12, 2001

Large Promotional of the term. First RED belts awarded.

March 10, 2001

Sensei Tony's Nidan Promotional

March 4, 2001

Mini Promotional

November 4, 2000

Big Promotional of the Term.

August 9, 2000

Summer Promotional. Last Class of the Summer.

April 29, 2000

Large Promotional, Demo, Grappling Tournament and Seminar.

February 26, 2000

First Promotional of 2000. Dara and Felix became official instructors.

December 9, 1999

Last day of class for the fall term and mini-promotional.

December 5, 1999

Rob's promotional to 1st Kyu Brown at UMASS.

November 13, 1999

Largest Promotional of the term - 16 students promoted! Seminar by Sensei Jason McCarthy (Founder of MIT Jiu-Jitsu).

October 16, 1999

Joe, Vlad, Soup, Rick, and Val Test for their next ranks.

June 19, 1999

Felix and Dara earn their Shodans

Apr. 10, 1999

Promotional on Killian Court.

Nov. 16, 1998

Felix, Dara, and Angel's Brown Belt Promotional.

Nov. 8, 1998

Yellow belt promotional.

Sept. 12, 1998

Sempai Godfrey's and Sempai Tony's Black Belt Promotional tests

 

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